Please take the COVID-19 virus seriously
“It’s here and it’s serious,” Holley Rose, Ripley County Health Director told The Versailles Republican this week. Speaking of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, as
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MMH reports first death related to COVID-19
As the COVID-19 rears its ugly head throughout the world, it continues to take lives and make others extremely sick. This past weekend Margaret Mary
Read the story »Mask donations needed
With the demand of personal protective equipment such as face masks being created due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a shortage of these supplies
Read the story »‘Hunker down, stay at home’
“Hunker down. Stay at home” is a direct quote and command from Governor Eric Holcomb, as he doubles down on the spread of COVID-19.That mandate
Read the story »County paramedic charged with felony
Paul Robert Heon, a paramedic with the Ripley County EMS, was charged on March 18 with Official Misconduct, Level 6 Felony; Operating a Vehicle While
Read the story »Concerns about COVID-19 grow; local health department stands ready
With concerns of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading rapidly, things change on a day-to-day basis. Indiana now has deaths to report, and more closings have been
Read the story »Long time political leader in the county laid to rest
Last week Ripley County lost a longtime political leader in our community when Kenneth Copeland, 78 of Versailles, passed away on Tuesday. Mr. Copeland served
Read the story »CDC recommends crowds of 50 or less due to the coronavirus
The announcement of the coronavirus has affected the way we live on every level. All Ripley County schools have been closed, many universities have their
Read the story »Wash your hands. Again.
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is being called “an emerging, rapidly evolving situation,” by the Centers for Disease Control or (CDC). The mainstream media covers it every
Read the story »Retirement party set for Strautman
Saying Jon Strautman has touched the lives of thousands of people over the years would be fair. He has served the community in a variety
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